There are 3 ways to get from Auckland City to Hamilton by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
3h 10m$18Train
- Take the train from Newmarket Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1train Sth
- Take the train from Papakura to Hamiltontrain Northern Explorer
3h 39m$58–76Drive 122.1 km
- Drive from Auckland City to Hamiltoncar 122.1 km
1h 26m$36–51
Auckland City to Hamilton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland City to Hamilton is to bus which costs $17 - $19 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland City to Hamilton is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland City to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Horoeka Avenue and arriving at Hamilton - Central via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland City station to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Kingsland Train Station 1 and arriving at Hamilton via Newmarket Train Station 4 and Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Auckland City and Hamilton is 130 km. The road distance is 122.1 km.
The best way to get from Auckland City to Hamilton without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $17 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Auckland City to Hamilton, including transfers.
Auckland City to Hamilton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland City to Hamilton train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Newmarket Train Station 4.
The best way to get from Auckland City to Hamilton is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $17 - $19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Auckland City, New Zealand and Hamilton, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 49m. InterCity Link also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kingsland Train Station 1 to Hamilton via Newmarket Train Station 4 and Papakura in around 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Newmarket Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Hamilton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- InterCity Link
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland City to Hamilton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Auckland City to Hamilton train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Papakura Train Station 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland City to Hamilton is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Auckland City to Hamilton.
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